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Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D

Portability
60
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Old Model is Canon 80D
Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Launched January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Later Model is Sony A700
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Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon 90D versus Konica Minolta 7D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Konica. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and Minolta 7D (6MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was unveiled 14 years later than the Minolta 7D and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 90D scores versus the Minolta 7D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Konica Minolta 7D

 90D Minolta 7D 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2005Fresher by 178 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k207kClearer display (+833k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Canon 90D

 Minolta 7D 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Konica Minolta 7D

 90D Minolta 7D 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 90D enjoys outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Konica Minolta 7D has proportions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the 90D vs the Minolta 7D.

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 90D and Minolta 7D is 60 and 57 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and Minolta 7D.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon 90D to provide more detail having an extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent 90D should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography features
83
you can focus manually
high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
50
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography information
Konica Minolta 7D Street photography information
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
high sensor resolution (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (1,300 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
low battery life (400 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography features
78
good battery (1,300 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
39
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D as a Landscape photography camera
Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
high sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (1,300 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
low battery life (400 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging factors
Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging factors
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon 90D vs Konica Minolta 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Konica Minolta 7D
 Canon EOS 90DKonica Minolta Maxxum 7D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Konica
Model Canon EOS 90D Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Also called as - Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2005-01-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 3008 x 2000
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 207k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 701g (1.55 lbs) 845g (1.86 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 58
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 613
Other
Battery life 1300 photographs 400 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N NP-400
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,199 $1,000